🏰 The 2010 vintage of Château Chasse-Spleen is celebrated as a strong effort and a terrific year for Bordeaux, offering good minerality, zesty acidity, admirable freshness, and a harmonious blend of blue and black fruits. Despite a challenging spring with heavy rainfall, favourable conditions later in the season allowed for optimal grape ripeness. This Moulis en Médoc wine, though not classified in 1855, is often considered of classed growth quality, famously referred to by Lord Byron for its ability to 'chasser le spleen' (chase away the blues). It presents a deep garnet colour with aromas of stewed plums, baked blackcurrants, blackberry compote, wild sage, leather, underbrush, licorice, roasted herbs, and forest floor. On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied, with a sturdy frame of chewy tannins, a citrus-fresh entry, and a lively, well-defined, spice-tinged, pepper finish. Expect classic blackcurrant and cedar notes, with hints of plum sauce, currant, and blackberry fruit, all woven with perfumy tobacco. 【A classic, structured Moulis wine from a terrific Bordeaux vintage, often considered classed growth quality despite its Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel classification.】 🍴 This classic, structured Médoc wine pairs exceptionally well with beef. Consider serving it with grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, or roast lamb. Its savoury notes also complement aged hard cheeses and dishes featuring earthy mushrooms. 🥂 The 2010 Château Chasse-Spleen is drinking beautifully now, but its impressive depth and structure mean it can be cellared for another 15+ years, offering continued evolution and pleasure. It's an excellent choice for a sophisticated dinner party or a special gathering where a mature, classic Bordeaux is desired.